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Tecfidera vs. Vumerity

Dimethyl fumarate (Tecfidera) is used to treat adults with certain types of multiple sclerosis (MS), a condition that affects your nervous system. This medication is a disease-modifying therapy (DMT) that belongs to the drug class called fumaric acid derivatives. Dimethyl fumarate (Tecfidera) is available as a brand-name medication and a lower-cost generic. The capsules are taken by mouth twice per day. The most common side effects are stomach upset and flushing (e.g., facial warmth, redness, burning sensation).

• Relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis (MS)

• Flushing (40%)
• Stomach pain (18%)
• Diarrhea (14%)
• Nausea (12%)
• Vomiting (9%)
• Itchiness (8%)
• Rash (8%)

• Severe allergic reactions
• Serious infections
• Low white blood cell counts (lymphopenia)
• Liver damage
• Flushing
• Serious stomach and intestine problems

Vumerity, also known by its generic name dimethyl fumarate, is approved in adults for treating relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis (MS). It belongs to the drug class called fumaric acid derivatives. Vumerity (diroximel fumarate) is a capsule that's taken by mouth twice per day. The most common side effects are stomach upset and flushing (e.g., facial warmth, redness, burning sensation).

• Relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis (MS)

• Flushing (40%)
• Stomach pain (18%)
• Diarrhea (14%)
• Nausea (12%)

• Severe allergic reaction
• Flushing
• Risk for serious infections
• Low white blood cell counts (lymphopenia)
• Liver damage
• Serious stomach and gut problems